Prince Harry, Meghan Face Staff Exodus Amid Financial Deal Strains

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are experiencing significant challenges with their post-royal financial and staffing situation. In recent weeks, at least four key staffers, including deputy press secretaries Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson, have left their Archewell foundation, adding to roughly 20 staff departures since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Insiders and experts attribute the turnover to financial strains, with the couple's major media contracts, such as their Netflix and Spotify deals, either ending early or not being renewed, causing a decline in income. Despite bringing in high-profile communications professionals like Meredith Maines and Emily Robinson, sources say the couple lacks the funds to maintain their previous team size, leading to further layoffs. Analysts warn that without a major new success, the Sussexes face ongoing financial instability exacerbated by the high costs of their Montecito estate and private security. Royal experts also point to internal dysfunction and allegations that contribute to the difficulty in retaining staff.